Pastel shades such as mint, lilac and powder blue continue to infiltrate our wardrobes and home decor, calming palettes that can work visual wonders. Medium origami pendant light, $179. Made from galvanised iron, but reminiscent of folded coloured paper. schots.com.au Diversity dress, $669. Ridiculously pretty, and the perfect weight and length for transeasonal springtime weather. gingerandsmart.com Piccolo &amp; Grande sunglasses, $260. Small in size but big in personality, the art deco-inspired detailing gives the frame a point of difference from the cat-eye trend of the past year. paredyeyewear.com BEDROOM.HAIR texturising spray, $42.95. Create “I just woke up like this” hair, with the perfect amount of texture. kevinmurphy.com.au Lavender table cutlery set (24 pieces), $199. Would look beautiful accompanied by a vase of flowers as a centrepiece on the table. And food, naturally. villeroy-boch.com.au Chicago desk lamp, $149.95. Copper and rose gold both look striking paired with pastel colours such as blue and pink. ozdesignfurniture.com.au Ice cream toy, $29.95. A cute baby’s gift - because mint ice cream should be enjoyed from infancy. countryroad.com.au Koala Club swimming trunks, $79. The perfect motif for days spent lazing about the pool. skwosh.com.au Atlanta trim spliced dress $159.99. Gorgeous frock for a spring soiree. Wear with pops of a brighter colour to avoid fading away. forevernew.com.au Slides, $54.99. A sustainable company that’s just launched in Australia, Indosole recycles tyres and gives them a new lease on life. Clever chaps. indosole.com.au Sasha dog collar, $79. A new Australian line of minimalistic dog collars, leads, toys, beds and grooming products that are classic and not cutesy. mollybarker.com.au Standard stretch chino, $99.95. It takes a brave man to wear mint coloured chinos, but those who do are the recipients of compliments whenever they wear them. countryroad.com.au Restore goat’s milk and shea butter soap, $15. Wrapped in a soft linen fabric, the soap inside will restore skin’s moisture and leave it silky soft. tonic.net.au Pocket square, $14.95. A smart accessory for gents heading to the races in the coming weeks. buckle1922.com.au

Piccolo & Grande sunglasses, $260. Small in size but big in personality, the art deco-inspired detailing gives the frame a point of difference from the cat-eye trend of the past year. paredyeyewear.com

BEDROOM.HAIR texturising spray, $42.95. Create “I just woke up like this” hair, with the perfect amount of texture. kevinmurphy.com.au

Lavender table cutlery set (24 pieces), $199. Would look beautiful accompanied by a vase of flowers as a centrepiece on the table. And food, naturally. villeroy-boch.com.au